What is onyx?

Onyx is a variety of quartz, a variant of chalcedony and akin to agate. That sounds a bit complicated, but it comes down to Onyx always consisting of 2 colors in parallel layers. 1 layer is always white or black and the other layer can take on almost any color. We then speak of a two-tone quartz variant. Agate is a four-color quartz variant.

History

Onyx has a long history as an ornamental stone. Ever since the beginning of the era, onyx has been used by the Romans in rings and amulets. The Old Testament also mentions 'shoham' stones that stand for onyx. Now too Onyx is a popular decorative stone.

Operation red onyx.

Red onyx gives strength and offers support. This stone stimulates you to fully enjoy life after a difficult period. Red onyx is a good conductor and a very powerful stone against stress